1. To be admitted to the College of Education a student must have:

a. completed at least 60 semester hours
b. a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.50 (this is also a requirement for graduation and teacher licensure).
c. acceptable scores on PRAXIS Part I
d. completed the Candidate for Professional Certification form (CPC)
e. successfully completed C I/SPE 2800
f. proficiencies in speech, reading, and English
g. successfully completed the admissions questionnaire
h. recommendation from the admission, advisement and retention committee

2. Steps in Admission Process

a. At the end of the sophomore year, students who have declared an intended major in teacher education are sent one of the following:

1) a memo which outlines items completed or deficiencies that exist in fulfilling admission requirements
2) a memo which indicates that all admission requirements are met

b. The Admission, Advisement, and Retention Committee (AARC) examines the student’s folder and makes a recommendation to the Dean relevant to admission to teacher education.
c. After students have met all admission requirements and have received a positive recommendation by the Admission, Advisement and Retention Committee, the Dean’s office sends a letter of acceptance to the applicant.